The Government has made extensive preparations for the safety and health of the pilgrims, visiting the Mahakumbh at Prayagraj, for Magh Purnima. All hospitals in the Mahakumbh area, as well as in the city and district, will remain on high alert. Surveillance through water, land, and air will be in place to ensure the safety of pilgrims. Accordingly, 133 ambulances have been deployed to provide immediate relief in case of emergencies. This includes 125 ambulances, seven river ambulances, and one air ambulance specifically stationed.

High-Tech Medical Services in every Sector of Mahakumbh

State-of-the-art medical services are available in each sector of the Mahakumbh area. The facilities range from minor operations to major surgeries. Dr. Gaurav Dubey, the nodal medical officer of the Mahakumbh Mela, stated that the government’s emergency services, especially ambulance services, play a critical role. Over 2,000 medical staff will be deployed in the Mahakumbh area, and more than 700 medical personnel at SRN Hospital will remain on high alert.

250 Beds Reserved at SRN, Blood Bank Fully Prepared

As per special instructions from the administration, 250 beds have been reserved at SRN Hospital. Additionally, 200 units of blood are stored to handle emergencies. All 43 hospitals in Mahakumbh Nagar with a 500-bed capacity are fully operational.

Hospitals Equipped with Modern Facilities

Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital has reserved 40 beds for the trauma center, 50 beds for the surgical ICU, 50 beds for the medicine ward, 50 beds for the PMSSY ward, and 40 beds for the burn unit. In addition, a 10-bed cardiology ward and a 10-bed ICU are also fully prepared.

Special Focus on Medical Supervision and Cleanliness 

To ensure smooth medical services, 30 senior doctors have been specially assigned, along with 180 resident doctors and over 500 nursing and paramedical staff. The hospital administration has instructed housekeeping agencies to ensure no negligence in cleanliness.

Administration’s Commitment to Health Services

Dr. Vatsala Mishra, Principal of Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital, mentioned that all arrangements have been made to handle any emergency during the Magh Purnima bath. She appealed to the pilgrims to contact the hospital immediately in case of any health issues, assuring them of free and high-quality medical services.

Deployment of Expert Doctors, 24-Hour Medical Service Available

Along with 150 medical personnel from the AYUSH department, 30 expert doctors will be deployed to serve the pilgrims. Experts from AIIMS Delhi and BHU will also remain on alert.

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